Islamic Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Islamic Studies.
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Education Levels of Islamic Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 36 students earned theirIslamic Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Islamic Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Islamic Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Islamic Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,787 |
| 4 years | $35,631 |
| 5 years | $41,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Islamic Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Islamic Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Islamic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Islamic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Islamic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Islamic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia International University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Islamic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Swarthmore College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Islamic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Islamic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Islamic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Islamic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Islamic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Islamic College is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Claremont School of Theology is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut College is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Islamic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Islamic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Islamic Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Islamic Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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